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I . sting [stɪŋ] N

1. sting ZOOL:

sting (organ)

sting (injury)

2. sting BOT:

3. sting (pain):

жгу́чая боль f

sting of remorse

угрызе́ние nt со́вести

4. sting Am inf (swindle):

моше́нничество nt

II . sting <stung, stung> [stɪŋ] VB intr

1. sting (injure with poison):

sting insect

sting insect

куса́ться

2. sting (be painful):

са́днить

sting criticism

уязвля́ть

III . sting [stɪŋ] VB trans

1. sting (inject with poison):

2. sting (cause pain):

sting criticism

уязвля́ть

3. sting Brit, Aus (goad):

побужда́ть

4. sting (swindle):

обма́нывать

надува́ть

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One author who has been stung indicates that, for him, the stings are not much more than a pinprick. en.wikipedia.org

Urban myth dictates that stings should be treated with urine, alcohol, vinegar, cool water or even shaving foam but generally seawater is advised. my.telegraph.co.uk

Female wasps locate cicadas by sight, and upon finding cicadas, the wasp stings and paralyzes the cicada. en.wikipedia.org

Skunks are one of the primary predators of the honeybee, relying on their thick fur to protect them from stings. en.wikipedia.org

The idea that jellyfish stings can be cured with the use of urine is an urban myth. en.wikipedia.org

Their stings are painful and can be dangerous to hypersensitive people. en.wikipedia.org

They are taught how to treat injuries such as fractures, bites and stings and heat/cold related injuries such as heatstroke and frostbite. en.wikipedia.org

For extracting stings and thorns, "xiphion" was mixed with wine and frankincense to make a cataplasm. en.wikipedia.org

Many traditional remedies have been suggested for bee stings including damp pastes of tobacco, salt, baking soda, papain, toothpaste, clay, garlic, urine, onions, aspirin or even application of copper coins. en.wikipedia.org

The high number of bathers found on popular tourist beaches in these areas means stings are common, although individual chances of being stung are low. en.wikipedia.org

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